Trail camera parts

[Dave RG]

Afternoon all,

Trail cam was dropped the other day and the 2 latches that lock it have broken.

Has anyone managed to find a supplier of spares?

I have searched for various different names of lock, cam and fastener and cant get what im after.

Just a 2 piece locking mechanism that has a pin drifted into the 'fixed' end, other end then clips a lip on the lid when its closed.... make sense? There may even be a photo attached, if all has gone well!

Cheers

 

[FISH BOY]

Looks like you have unfortunately broken the moulded plastic so looks unlikely to be repaired unless you can get a replacement housing.

How about cable ties as a quick fix?

 

[Dave RG]

The part that is broken is removable, just held on with a pin (see picture), just the final bit of it that has snapped. Sure it is a fairly commonly used catch that I imagine costs a quid, if that! I have some large snoopy loops that hold the case shut; I just hate having a bit of kit that is broken - it was a gift from a client and is only used in the yard, so wont see a hard life.

Thanks for the response.

 

[Andyquadra]

Have you contacted the manufacturer?

 

[willie_gunn]

Looks like the sort of thing that might be 3D-printable?

The email for them is tech@spypoint.com

 

[Dave RG]

Thanks for the response - I have emailed (should have mentioned that in my 1st post) them but no reply, yet. Sure the current situation will effect their staffing/email response. I'm just trying other options as I have a bit of free time to look into things!

Cheers

 

[AN DU RU FOX]

try a bulldog clip the older larger (strong) type if its just for the yard should work.

 

[Cyres]

When my Lidl trail camera failed I sent it back for repair and it went to a company in Walsall, Sertonics, 45 Regal Drive, Walsall Enterprise Park, WS2 9HQ. Free phone 0800 78772368

Try them sure they will help if they can

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[AN DU RU FOX]

just a thought thats a spypoint cam ,so the complete insides come out try and get another case off someone out there.

 

[JC43]

Use a nut & bolt through the lock hole

 

[The Farmer]

I just used a crocodile clip.

 

[Dave RG]

Appreciate everyone's input. Loads of options to go at.

Cheers

 

[Tim.243]

Appreciate everyone's input. Loads of options to go at.

Cheers

Cut up an old bike inner tube nice fat rubber bands

 

[Dave RG]

Cut up an old bike inner tube nice fat rubber bands

This is the current 'snoopy loop' method I use. Cheers